Advanced Natural Dyeing ~ A Color Adventure

ADVANCED NATURAL DYEING ~ A COLOR ADVENTURE: In this extension class, we are going on a color adventure. We will create a record of each color, have a sample to keep in the record book, and have enough left to make anything you wish. You will have 72 different colors from wool and cotton. We will explore not just the dyeing process you have already learned, but also over-dyeing.

Needed for This Class: All the supplies from the basics class, plus Tannic Acid, Indigo Powder, a natural dye of your choice, Rite dye remover, and Washing Soda. It would help if you also had on hand a pair of rubber gloves. You will need them for the indigo dyeing. You will also need yarn, 100% wool in white and grey, plus cotton in white or natural. 

Won't you join me in exploring even more in the world of natural color?

*Basic Natural Dyeing is the Prerequisite for this course.

*Extension classes are free for all tuition-paying students.





Knot & Net Magick ~ Exploring the World of Knots

Knot & Net Magick ~ Exploring the World of Knots: In this class, we will go over the concept and different uses for Knot & Net Magick, and you will try your hand at some Knot & Net projects. At the end of the class, we hope that with practice, you will be proficient using knots and/or nets in your magickal workings.

Needed for this Class: String: this can be butcher twine, kitchen twine, hemp, rattail, or anything that isn't too soft; you want some stiffness to your string. As a beginner, this will help you to achieve easier knot-making. I would stay away from wool, acrylic, and any soft knitting or crochet yarns.

A Book on Knot Making

A Book on Macrame

A Macrame Board

A Dream Catcher Kit

*Extension classes are free for all tuition-paying students.



Natural Dyeing ~ Color Magick From Nature

NATURAL DYEING ~ COLOR MAGICK FROM NATURE: This extension class will show you the basics of creating beautiful colored yarns, fiber, and cloth --- all the while using what you can grow in your own garden and/or find in the wild. The class covers all you need to know to get started with natural dyeing, from prep to the finished result --- and everything in between.

Needed for This Class: Mordant (Aluminum Acetate). Logwood powder extract, Madder powder extract, Weld Powder extract. Annatto seeds. Wool yarn (8 oz white). A non-reactive pot with a lid, gloves, a wooden or plastic spoon, a scale, and a colander. Non-chlorinated water.

*Extension classes are free for all tuition-paying students.